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AG20023, Rev. 9
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  • Page 1 01-17 AG20023, Rev. 9 Page 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRoducTIoN Thank you for purchasing a demco Gravity Flow Wagon. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment. Proper care and use will result in many years of service.
  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or if your manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or deMco, 4010 320th st., boyden, IA 51234 ph: (712) 725-2311 or Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 Fax: (712) 725-2380 or 1-800-845-6420 http://www.demco-products.com...
  • Page 4 sAFeTy...you cAN lIve WITh IT equIPMeNT sAFeTy GuIdelINes every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. you, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or you yourself, follow them.
  • Page 5 • NEVER exceed 40 psi tire inflation when using truck tires on gravity flow wagons. • Refer to “TIRE INFLATION CHART” in your owners manual for maximum tire pressure for a demco Grain Wagon. ReMeMbeR your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer or manufacturer.
  • Page 6 beFoRe oPeRATIoN: • Carefully study and understand this manual and the Owner’s Manual. • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. • Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes. • It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn. • Operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specific safety equipment relative to handling of such materials. (examples: extremely dusty, molds, fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.) • Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specified torque. • Assure that agricultural implement tires are inflated evenly. • Give unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts, or cracked welds, and make necessary repairs. Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual. • Be sure there are no tools lying on or in equipment • Do not use unit until you are sure that area is clear, especially around children and animals.
  • Page 7 • When halting operation, even periodically, set tractor or towing vehicles brakes, disengage PTo, shut off engine, and remove ignition key. • Be especially observant of operating area and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Always inspect area prior to operation. do NoT operate near edge of drop-off or banks. do NoT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result. operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops. • Pick the most level possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid edges of ditches, gullies, and steep hillsides.
  • Page 8 hIGhWAy ANd TRANsPoRT oPeRATIoNs • SAFETY CHAINS: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and local regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. only safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used to retain connection between towing and towed machines in event of separation of primary attaching system.
  • Page 9 • Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting. • Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility. Make allowances for increased length and weight of equipment when making turns, stopping unit, etc. PeRFoRMING MAINTeNANce • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building. exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. • Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
  • Page 10: Safety Sign Locations

    “Attention: don’t Turn sharp” (2” x 4”) AG21067 “Keep off ladder” (3 7/8” x 3 7/8”) AG21001 “Tire load Rating” (4 1/2” x 6”) AG21163 large “demco”, charcoal AG21127 “caution check All Wheel Nuts” AG21164 Medium “demco”, charcoal AG21192 Med. stripes, charcoal (left) AG21193 Med.
  • Page 11: Bolt Torque & Wheel Bearing Adjustment

    BOLT TORQUE TORQUE DATA FOR STANDARD NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAPSCREWS. Tighten all bolts to torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt chart as guide. Replace hardware with same grade bolt. NoTe: unless otherwise specified, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment. Torque Specifications Bolt Torque for Metric bolts * Bolt Torque for Standard bolts *...
  • Page 12: Running Gear Parts Breakdown

    RuNNING GeAR PARTs bReAKdoWN For breakdown of Tongue Items #13, #16, and #17 are not and Pivot Arm Assembly, included in hub assembly 5691 see Page 16. Items #13, #16, and #17 are not included in hub assembly 5691 Page 12...
  • Page 13: Running Gear Parts List And Assembly Instructions

    RuNNING GeAR PARTs lIsT ANd AsseMbly INsTRucTIoNs PARTs lIsT AsseMbly INsTRucTIoNs MouNTING The Wheels, ANd AsseMblING ReF. PART The FRoNT ANd ReAR bolsTeR FRAMes qTy. descRIPTIoN 5691 Wheel hub Assembly 1. slide Front bolster Reach Tube (b) into Rear bolster Receiver Tube 01933 dust cap (c).
  • Page 14: Brake Tongue Maintenance And Adjustment

    ToNGue MAINTeNANce ANd AdjusTMeNT WARNING Review all of the following instructions before installation and use of the hydraulic brake tongue. dealers or distributors must review these instructions with the ultimate user. Failure to follow these instructions, or failure to properly maintain the braking system after installation, can result in loss of braking action which could cause severe property damage, personal injury and/or death.
  • Page 15: Brake Tongue Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    bRAKe ToNGue PARTs bReAKdoWN use locKTITe ThIs PlATe Is Welded IN To ToNGue (#38) oN seT scReW - shoWN sePARATe FoR clARITy use locKTITe oN seT scReW MAle 45° ZeRK ToNGue locATed oN sToP oPPosITe sIde oF ThIs GusseT sold As AsseMbly oNly PARTs lIsT...
  • Page 16: 13" Brake Cluster Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    13” uNI-seRvo bRAKe clusTeR PARTs bReAKdoWN bRAKe clusTeR PARTs lIsT bRAKe clusTeR PARTs lIsT ReF. PART 9. sb10961-95 shoe Guide qTy. descRIPTIoN sb9789 cup - shoe hold down 07910 left hand cluster 05983 spring - shoe hold down 07911 Right hand cluster (shown above) sb9786 spring - shoe 03529-80 1...
  • Page 17: Running Gear Brake Line Parts Breakdown, Parts List, And Assembly Instructions

    RuNNING GeAR bRAKe lINe PARTs bReAKdoWN 1. Assemble the running gear. bRAKe lINe PARTs lIsT 2. Mount the Rear brass Tee (#6) onto the bolt welded to the top ReF. PART of the rear bolster frame using one 5/16” nylon insert locknut qTy.
  • Page 18: Brake System Maintenance And Repair

    brake system Repair & Maintenance deAleRs, oR dIsTRIbuToRs MusT RevIeW These WARNING INsTRucTIoNs WITh The ulTIMATe useR. FAIluRe To FolloW These INsTRucTIoNs, oR FAIluRe To PRoPeRly MAINTAIN bRAKes AFTeR INsTAllATIoN, cAN ResulT IN loss oF bRAKING AcTIoN. ThIs cAN cAuse PeRsoNAl INjuRy, deATh oR PRoPeRTy dAMAGe. oNly PRoFes- sIoNAl MechANIcs should INsTAll bRAKe coMPoNeNTs.
  • Page 19 loosen the bleeder valve one turn and pump the master hitching The Wagon cylinder until the air bubbles stop coming out of the hose in the glass container, then close the bleeder 5. be sure Pin and hitch rating is equal to or greater than valve and repeat the process on the other wheels.
  • Page 20: Gravity Flow Box Parts Breakdown

    450 bushel WAGoN PARTs bReAKdoWN see door lift Assembly breakdown 49 10 9 18 15 8 door lift Assembly breakdown Part #5757-30 Page 20...
  • Page 21: Gravity Flow Box Assembly Instructions And Parts List

    450 bushel WAGoN PARTs lIsT AsseMbly INsTRucTIoNs ReF. PART qTy. descRIPTIoN 5640-30 door lift Assembly (black) MouNTING The bRAce bARs & eXTeNsIoNs 11686-30 door lift Wheel Mount channel (black) 11455-30 door lift Wheel (black) 1. Mount the Front, back, and side extensions (#41 & 42) loosely to 09552 2”...
  • Page 22: Maintenance And General Operation

    MAINTeNANce ANd GeNeRAl oPeRATIoNs oF GRAvITy WAGoN * be sure to read all warnings, caution, and important labels on equipment, cAuTIoN they are designed for your safety and for longer life of equipment. To prevent personal injury or property damage, all users of this * Periodically check all bolts and nuts to ensure proper tension or equipment should read, understand, and follow these instructions.
  • Page 23: Gravity Flow Light Kit Parts Breakdown, Parts List, And Wiring Schematic

    lIGhT KIT PARTs bReAKdoWN ANd lIsT INsTAllING The lIGhT KIT 3. Run the Wiring harness (#15) on the right side of the gravity box, 1. begin by mounting the chute light (#4) to the door Frame on the inside the upper angle support. Proceed wiring the lights as shown wagon using a 5/16”...
  • Page 24 P.O. BOX 189 4010 320th St., BOYDEN, IA. 51234 PH: (712) 725-2311 FAX: (712) 725-2380 TOLL FREE: 1-800-54DEMCO (1-800-543-3626) www.demco-products.com Go online to www.demco-products.com for Demco warranty policies & product registration. Page 24...

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